Book | Chapter
A view from space
the foundations of mathematics
pp. 357-375
Abstract
Suppose we were to meet with extraterrestrials and that we were able to have a discussion about our respective cultures. At some point, they start asking questions about that something which we call "mathematics". "What is it?", they ask. Tough question. How should we answer them?
Publication details
Published in:
Wuppuluri Shyam, Doria Francisco Antonio (2018) The map and the territory: exploring the foundations of science, thought and reality. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 357-375
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-72478-2_19
Full citation:
Marquis Jean-Pierre (2018) „A view from space: the foundations of mathematics“, In: S. Wuppuluri & F.A. Doria (eds.), The map and the territory, Dordrecht, Springer, 357–375.